The Clifton clarion., 1887-11-02
Lordsburg Correspondence.
A prize fight with gloves came

ants for pugilistic honors were two boys about the age of l6, one black, George Washington, and the other white, name unknown, but who is of that tribe who lives a wandering and nomadic life; whose stock in trade Is block of wood 6x2 inches, ornamented with brass Jacks, and couple of shoe brushes that can be seen sticking out of a coat pocket, when one of them is seen rolling from off a brake-beam or jumping out of a box car upon their arrival at any place. A match was made for a purse and the winner was to take it after four rounds had been fought, each round to last three minutes. The prelimnaries hay ing been perfected, the boys strip ped to their waists, put on the gloves, shook hands and proceeded to business:-
 Round Both came to the scratch when ''time" was an nounced, and gracefully put up their dukes" By the way, it was understood that one should represent Jake Kilrain and the other Jim Smith, and as such l will report them, the coon being dubbed Jim Smith and the white boy Jake Kilrain. With this ex- planation I will proceed to de- scribe the 1st round. Jake, with out gander-dancing any, made a feint with his left and put in a kidney wiper with his right, where upon Jim made John l.. Sullivan dash, but miscalculated the re- suit, as Jake braced himself and shot out both hands, agalnst which Jim plunged his mug. The rash ness of the move becoming ap- parent to Jim, he changed his tactlcs and endeavored to tire Jake by clinchlng ant throwing him, which he could do from sheer strength. In part he was more or less successful by throwing Jake. First round for Jim.
 Round 2.-Jake led off with his right, letting it land exquisitely upon Jim's kisser, bringing the hood. First blood for Jake" was yelled, followed by an enthusias- tic and encouraging cheer from his admirers; whereupon Jim looked real mad and devilish. His dark liquid eye was sheolish to gaze upon, the facial muscles liter ally danced with vexation, and his face was a perfect exhibition of a sea of trouble. After consider able hitting and counter hitting, Jim put in a lick on Jake's breast which made him sit down on the floor quick-yes, exceedingly prom to.
 The third round was an inter- esting one from an historical point of view, as it reminded person of gladitorial combats as they are set forth by Plutarch in the hal eyon days of the Roman republic. The last round was marked with the same spirited fighting as the previous ones; but Jim Smith struck Jake Kilrain 8 foul blow, hence Jake was declared the winner and got the purse.
 The writer is not certain by what rules they fought, but be- lieve it was according to the Gooseberry code. At all events, if it was not satisfactory to the fighters, the affair was greatly en- joyed by the lockers on.
 Ninety-five Mexicans, employees of the Southern Pacific company, are at work grading the locations for the water tanks and storage reservoirs; after which they will lay the piping that is to conduct the water from the well to town.
 A petition has been circulated and signed by numerous citizens, asking Sheriff Lard to appoint Fred McGregor a deputy sheriff at this place.
 Our District Court coHvenes on the 29th proximo. From the talk heard one would imagine that the grand jury will have its hands full of business from this locality.
 Cholce lots for business loca- tions are being enquired about by parties who have the means to open extensive general mecantile establishments. It is said that, in connection with one of the houses, there will be an exchange, or banking facilities started. This is somethino that this nlaca has